Discover European Portuguese through Santo António. Learn about the festivities, with themed vocabulary, traditions, and everyday expressions connected to Lisbon’s beloved saint.
Discover Mine and Share Yours! Every year, the Festas de Santo António liven the streets of Lisbon with colour, music, and the mouthwatering aroma of grilled sardines. One of the most cherished traditions is receiving a manjerico, a bush basil plant, with a poetic verse tucked into its leaves. This year, my verse was very … Read more
The Manjerico de Santo António is a traditional staple of Saint Anthony festivities and also the other popular saints’ celebrations in Portugal. Come with me to find out more about this aromatic plant and find out why we buy it and who we give it to. o manjerico de Santo António (Saint Anthony’s bush basil) … Read more
Os Tronos de Santo António (Thrones of Saint Anthony) are a profoundly Lisboner symbol of cultural expression and of neighbourhood cultural identity. The thrones are a significant element when celebrating Saint Anthony in Portugal in Lisbon. These ornate structures play a central role in the festivities, adding a touch of grandeur and religious symbolism to … Read more
As Noivas de Santo António (Brides of Saint Anthony) is a traditional Lisbon event during the festivities of Saint Anthony’s Day on June 13th. It is a charming and joyful celebration highlighting the spirit of love, unity, and community. as noivas de Santo António (Brides of Saint Anthony) The Origins The tradition dates back to … Read more
Olá pessoal! Every year on 13 June, Portugal celebrates Saint Anthony’s Day (o Dia de Santo António), one of the country’s most beloved summer festivals. Part of the wider Santos Populares celebrations, the festivities are especially famous in Lisbon, the birthplace of Saint Anthony. From the colourful Marchas Populares and traditional sardine feasts to the … Read more